Press Release

LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 30, 2012--
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: SNTA) today announced that the
Company will be presenting at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare
Conference on Wednesday, June 6 at 4:30 p.m. (ET) in New York.

A live audio webcast and replay of the panel will be available on the
"Investors" section of the Company's website, www.syntapharma.com.

About Synta Pharmaceuticals

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on
discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to
extend and enhance the lives of patients with severe medical conditions,
including cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. Synta has a unique
chemical compound library, an integrated discovery engine, and a diverse
pipeline of clinical- and preclinical-stage drug candidates with
distinct mechanisms of action and novel chemical structures. All Synta
drug candidates were invented by Synta scientists using our compound
library and discovery capabilities. For more information, please visit www.syntapharma.com.